Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
Democratic societies face a barrage of influence operations from foreign state actors that threaten election integrity, national security and individual rights. ISD is a world leader in identifying, analysing, exposing and combating Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), identifying networks of pro-Kremlin, pro-Chinese and pro-Iranian influence that is manipulative in character and conducted in an intentional and coordinated manner. Actors of such activity can be state or non-state actors, including their proxies inside and outside of their own territory.
September 3, 2026
Russian information operations attempt to polarize discourse ahead of German elections
Der Spiegel interviewed ISD's Pablo Maristany de las Casas on Russia's information campaigns targeting upcoming German elections.
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
Further Reading
March 9, 2026
ISD investigation exposes sophistication of Russian interference in EU and beyond
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation
March 7, 2026
AI floods the Iran conflict narrative with misinformation and state influence
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation
March 5, 2026
A “narrative war” unfolds online after US-Israel strikes on Iran
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation
February 27, 2026
Axis of amplification: Regime media, proxies and Western supporters respond to Iranian protests
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
February 12, 2026
Kremlin talking points flood X amid ICC case on child deportations
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation
February 12, 2026
No time to lose: Liberal democracies can win the cognitive and hybrid war against authoritarians
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation
